Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge
Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the […]
Month: August 2025
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun
Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning […]
Victoria University Open Day to draw thousands
More than 5,000 high school students and their caregivers are registered to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington’s largest Open Day on Friday 22 […]
Topor Restaurant Serves 7,000+ Meals to Support NICU Families
For over a decade, Steve and Val Askew of Topor Restaurant in Plimmerton have quietly nourished one of the region’s most vulnerable communities: families with […]
Mālō e lelei, Porirua: Tongan Language Week begins with celebration
Porirua’s Tongan community came together in song, prayer, and celebration this morning at Pātaka to mark the opening of Tonga Language Week 2025. The event […]
Kathleen Filo Calls for Return to Village Planning Following Pump Track Success
Mayoral candidate Kathleen Filo says the success of the new Porirua Pump Track highlights the power of community-led development, and she’s calling for the revival […]
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua
Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on […]
Aotea College U15 back-to-back Ross Findlay Cup titles in thrilling final
Aotea College’s Under-15 rugby team has done it again, defending their Ross Findlay Cup title in dramatic fashion with a 34–33 victory over Kāpiti College. […]
Chris Ellis: Candidate profile for the Onepoto Ward
I spent 16 years as a senior lawyer with the Porirua Community Law Centre. Many of my clients, often consulting a lawyer for the first […]
Community lawyer Chris Ellis announces election run
After 16 years supporting local residents through legal challenges, Chris Ellis has announced his candidacy for Porirua City Council, standing for the Onepoto Ward in […]